Fans Think Miley Cyrus Looked Upset During Lady Gaga Award Win

A short moment at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night quickly turned into a big online debate after cameras caught Miley Cyrus reacting to a major loss. The moment happened during the announcement for Best Pop Vocal Album, where Cyrus and Lady Gaga were both nominated.

Lady Gaga won the award for her album Mayhem, beating Cyrus, who was nominated for her 2025 album Something Beautiful. As soon as her name was called, Gaga broke down in tears. She hugged and kissed her fiancé, Michael Polansky, while the audience stood and applauded. Other nominees, including Sabrina Carpenter, were shown smiling and clapping from their seats.

When the live broadcast cut to Miley Cyrus, the mood looked very different. She stayed seated and did not immediately clap. Viewers saw her lean toward her fiancé, Maxx Morando, and appear to say something quietly while wearing a tight smile. A brief clap followed moments later, but she did not stand.

Clips of that reaction spread fast across social media after the ceremony. Many users criticized Cyrus, calling her reaction cold or bitter. Others argued that the camera angle and timing didn’t show the full picture. The footage came directly from the live Grammy broadcast and fan-shared videos online.

On stage, Gaga remained emotional as she accepted the award. She spoke about how unreal the moment still feels after so many years in the industry. She thanked Polansky for supporting her throughout the year and for working closely with her on the album, noting that he was an executive producer on the project.

She also used her speech to address women in music, speaking about the challenges of working in spaces still dominated by men. She encouraged other artists to trust themselves and fight for their ideas. She said the album came from discipline and hard work, and she thanked everyone who believed in her vision.

Both artists are currently in busy chapters of their careers. Lady Gaga is traveling the world with her Mayhem Ball Tour, which is expected to wrap up in New York City this April. She has also completed filming a role in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is scheduled to be released in May.

Miley Cyrus is also in the spotlight for personal and professional reasons. Fans have recently noticed her engagement ring at multiple events following news of her engagement to Maxx Morando. Industry reports also suggest she is in talks for a special project tied to the twentieth anniversary of Hannah Montana.

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